His game has been compared to Anthony Davis, last year’s Final Four most outstanding player after leading the Wildcats to their eighth title. Davis went on to become the NBA’s top overall draft pick and win an Olympic gold medal with Team USA in London this summer.

Noel, who talked with Davis after arriving on campus, didn’t seem concerned about his eligibility last week.

“I’m not worrying about it at all,” he said. “I’m just focusing on getting better every day.”